Grid Systems Consultant

MSRcosmos LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel up to 50%

Job summary

MSRcosmos LLC seeks a Grid Systems Consultant in Dallas to drive AspenTech Digital Grid Management implementations for electric utilities. You will lead SDLC activities, architect designs, coordinate system integration, and manage deployment from planning through go-live.

The role requires 5+ years in the electric utility sector, hands-on experience with AspenTech Monarch Platform, and strong stakeholder management. Travel up to 50% is expected; on-site in Dallas is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the electric utility industry, utility consulting, or utility technology implementation environment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience implementing and integrating ADMS systems and AspenTech Digital Grid Management solutions, including Monarch Platform.

Responsibilities

• Lead functional and technical activities across all phases of large-scale AspenTech Digital Grid Management implementations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for AspenTech Monarch Platform solutions and associated OMS, ADMS, DMS, EMS, and SCADA applications.
• Lead client workshops and stakeholder meetings to gather, document, validate, and manage requirements.
• Develop solution designs, workflows, configuration specifications, interface designs, and implementation documentation.
• Lead requirements traceability, test planning, test execution, defect management, and defect triage activities.
• Coordinate and oversee system integration activities involving OMS, ADMS, SCADA, EMS, GIS, AMI, DERMS, and Distribution Automation.
• Lead system commissioning, UAT, cutover planning, deployment, and production go-live activities.
• Analyze utility business processes and operational workflows to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop project plans, schedules, status reports, risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and executive communications.
• Support software evaluation and selection activities, including RFP development and vendor assessments.
• Collaborate with project managers, technical teams, vendors, and executive stakeholders.
• Deliver client training, knowledge transfer sessions, operational readiness activities, and post-deployment support.
• Troubleshoot complex application, integration, and operational issues.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to best practices and delivery methodologies.
• Support business development efforts through proposals, presentations, and solution strategy discussions.
• Maintain compliance with company safety policies, quality standards, and client requirements.

Skills

Client leadership

SDLC execution

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AspenTech Monarch

OMS/ADMS/EMS/SCADA

Job description

Dallas TX - must sit in the Dallas office if not traveling.

Grid Systems Consultant with demonstrated experience implementing AspenTech Digital Grid Management (DGM) solutions for electric utility clients. This role supports the delivery of grid modernization programs and advanced grid management solutions that improve reliability, operational efficiency, situational awareness, and system resiliency.

The Grid Systems Consultant will lead clients throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including planning, analysis, design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-production support. This position serves as a trusted advisor and implementation lead for AspenTech Monarch Platform solutions and associated grid management technologies.

Job Duties

• Lead functional and technical activities across all phases of large-scale AspenTech Digital Grid Management implementations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for AspenTech Monarch Platform solutions and associated OMS, ADMS, DMS, EMS, and SCADA applications.
• Lead client workshops and stakeholder meetings to gather, document, validate, and manage requirements.
• Develop solution designs, workflows, configuration specifications, interface designs, and implementation documentation.
• Lead requirements traceability, test planning, test execution, defect management, and defect triage activities.
• Coordinate and oversee system integration activities involving OMS, ADMS, SCADA, EMS, GIS, AMI, DERMS, and Distribution Automation.
• Lead system commissioning, UAT, cutover planning, deployment, and production go-live activities.
• Analyze utility business processes and operational workflows to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop project plans, schedules, status reports, risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and executive communications.
• Support software evaluation and selection activities, including RFP development and vendor assessments.
• Collaborate with project managers, technical teams, vendors, and executive stakeholders.
• Deliver client training, knowledge transfer sessions, operational readiness activities, and post-deployment support.
• Troubleshoot complex application, integration, and operational issues.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to best practices and delivery methodologies.
• Support business development efforts through proposals, presentations, and solution strategy discussions.
• Maintain compliance with company safety policies, quality standards, and client requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the electric utility industry, utility consulting, or utility technology implementation environment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience implementing and integrating ADMS systems (MUST SHOW on resume).
• Required experience implementing AspenTech Digital Grid Management solutions, including AspenTech Monarch Platform (MUST SHOW on resume).
• Demonstrated experience leading workstreams, project teams, or major project deliverables.
• Strong understanding of utility operations and grid modernization initiatives.
• Experience gathering business, functional, technical, and integration requirements.
• Experience leading testing, deployment, cutover, and operational readiness activities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%.